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    OBDC
    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    Blue Owl Capital Q2 FY26 earnings call OBDC

    Aug 6, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Blue Owl Capital Corporation Q2 FY26 — Strong NII Growth and Enhanced Financial Flexibility

    Blue Owl Capital Corporation delivered strong Q2 FY26 results, marked by increased adjusted net investment income and enhanced financial flexibility through reduced leverage and strategic financing actions. While transaction activity remained subdued, the company successfully realized a significant PIK investment and continued share repurchases, underscoring its disciplined capital allocation. Management expressed optimism about future investment opportunities given improved market conditions and the platform's robust credit performance.

    Highlights

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    • Adjusted NII per share of $0.34, up from $0.31 last quarter, translating to a 9.6% annualized ROE.

    • Net leverage at 1.11x, the lowest level in over 2 years, providing substantial deployment flexibility.

    • Declaration of a $0.02 per share supplemental dividend, in addition to the $0.31 base dividend.

    • Successful repayment of the Mavis Tire investment, generating a 1.5x MOIC and $66 million in accrued PIK interest.

    • Repurchased $35 million of shares, which was accretive to NAV per share by $0.03.

    Concerns

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    • Net asset value per share declined modestly to $14.26, primarily due to one credit-specific markdown (Loparex).

    • Transaction activity remained muted in the second quarter, with fundings of $429 million against $747 million of repayments.

    • Nonaccruals were 0.8% at fair value, with one new addition (Loparex) due to a failed M&A transaction.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Base dividend per share
    $0.31
    high materiality
    High
    Supplemental dividend per share
    $0.02
    medium materiality
    High

    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted Net Investment Income per Share
    $0.34up from $0.31 last quarter
    Q2 FY26
    Annualized Return on Equity
    9.6%up over 100 basis points from last quarter
    Q2 FY26
    Net Leverage Ratio
    1.11xlowest level in over 2 years
    Q2 FY26
    Share Repurchases
    $35 million
    Q2 FY26
    Total Share Repurchases
    $220 million
    since Q4 FY25
    Fundings
    $429 million
    Q2 FY26
    Repayments
    $747 million
    Q2 FY26
    PIK as % of Total Investment Income
    10.7%down from peak levels of over 13% 2 years ago
    Q2 FY26
    Nonaccruals at Fair Value
    0.8%slightly down from last quarter
    Q2 FY26
    Interest Coverage Ratio
    approximately 2xhealthy
    Q2 FY26
    Portfolio Company Net Leverage
    5.8xmodestly declined over the past 2 years
    Q2 FY26
    Loan-to-Value (LTV)
    47%stable
    Q2 FY26
    Total Liquidity
    $3.5 billion
    Q2 FY26
    Revolving Credit Facility Capacity
    $4 billion
    Q2 FY26
    Unsecured Notes Issued
    $800 million
    Q2 FY26
    Legacy Maturities Addressed
    $1 billion
    Q2 FY26
    Base Dividend Coverage
    110%
    Q2 FY26
    Spillover Income per Share
    approximately $0.29 per share
    Q2 FY26
    Net Asset Value per Share
    $14.26down from $14.41 last quarter
    Q2 FY26
    Software Exposure (of portfolio)
    18%relatively stable compared to prior quarters
    Q2 FY26
    Blue Owl Platform Loss Rate
    12 basis points
    since inception
    Blue Owl Platform Non-Accruals at Cost
    1%low
    Q2 FY26
    Mavis Tire MOIC
    1.5x
    Q2 FY26
    Mavis Tire Cash Collected
    $274 million
    Q2 FY26
    LSI ITM Radiopharma Investment IRR
    over 20%
    Q2 FY26
    LSI Returns to OBDC
    more than 15%
    since inception

    Deals & partnerships

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    Mavis TireFull repayment of preferred equity investment.$274 million

    Largest PIK investment realization to date for Blue Owl.

    ITM RadiopharmaRepayment of business within LSI, a life sciences-focused specialty finance vehicle.

    Refinancing with call protection.

    Risks & headwinds

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    NAV Decline due to Specific CreditQ2 FY26

    NAV per share $14.26, down from $14.41. Loparex was a new nonaccrual, 0.8% of fair value.

    Mitigation: Management actively managing individual situations; overall portfolio performing well.

    Muted Transaction ActivityQ2 FY26, continuing into Q3 FY26.

    Fundings of $429 million against $747 million of repayments.

    Mitigation: Maintaining underwriting discipline, leveraging lower leverage and liquidity profile to deploy capital into attractive opportunities as they emerge.

    Macro UncertaintyOngoing.

    Not quantified directly, but cited as reasons for cautious sentiment and muted activity.

    Mitigation: Portfolio focused on defensive industries, proactively avoiding sensitive sectors (energy, transportation, building products, consumer discretionary).

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Deal environment and M&A activity

    Next quarter (Q3 FY26)
    CurrentMuted, no dramatic uptick 1.5-2 months into Q3.
    TargetPick up in M&A activity and deal flow.

    Why it matters

    Increased deal activity is crucial for deployment volume and growth in the portfolio.

    1.5 months, 2 months into the quarter, we're not seeing a dramatic uptick in M&A activity and spreads are still a touch wider than they were 6 or 9 months ago. So the refinancing activity is not picking up dramatically either. So the activity is still muted.

    Q&A highlights

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    Inquired about the source of elevated fee income, specifically if it was amendment-driven, given low originations.

    Jonathan Lamm clarified it was primarily due to the repayment of the Mavis Tire position, which was a preferred instrument, not a typical debt instrument repayment. Craig Packer added it was a large PIK repayment, generating $0.03/share in fee income.

    “It's -- it was effectively going back to the company. So it was not -- it didn't go into the interest line. It goes into the fee line because of the way it ultimately came out. It was a preferred instrument as well.”

    asked by Arren Cyganovich · answered by Jonathan Lamm

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    Detailed Narrative

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    Credit Quality and Portfolio Performance

    The company maintained strong overall credit quality, with borrower fundamentals holding up well and key credit metrics performing in line with expectations. Nonaccruals were 0.8% at fair value, slightly down from last quarter and below industry averages, with interest coverage ratios remaining healthy at approximately 2x. The portfolio is highly diversified across 30 industries, emphasizing large, defensive businesses.

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    Strategic Capital Allocation

    OBDC demonstrated disciplined capital allocation by repurchasing $35 million of shares, which was accretive to NAV per share by $0.03. Since Q4 of last year, the company has repurchased approximately $220 million in total, reflecting conviction in long-term value while maintaining capacity for future deployment.

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    Financing and Liquidity

    During the quarter, OBDC issued $800 million of unsecured notes and extended its revolving credit facility, maintaining $4 billion of capacity. These actions improved the funding profile and preserved liquidity, with total liquidity robust at approximately $3.5 billion, comfortably exceeding unfunded commitments.

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    Mavis Tire Realization

    A significant highlight was the full repayment of the Mavis Tire preferred equity investment, which generated approximately $274 million in cash, including $66 million in accrued PIK interest. This realization generated a 1.5x MOIC and reduced PIK as a percentage of total investment income to 10.7%, down from peak levels of over 13% two years ago.

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    Market Environment and Outlook

    The second quarter saw a more stable market backdrop with spreads stabilizing and the rate outlook improving, contrasting with the volatility of Q1. While transaction activity remained muted, the company is optimistic about the improving opportunity set, noting that the forward rate curve is 100 basis points higher, spreads remain wider, and financing terms are more attractive.

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    Software Exposure and Sector Focus

    OBDC's software exposure is 18% of the portfolio, primarily in first lien senior secured loans to mission-critical enterprise software providers. The company proactively avoids sectors like energy, transportation, building products, and consumer discretionary, focusing instead on defensive industries with predictable recurring revenue and cash flow.

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